: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp
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Henderson recommends chandeliers with lampshades for a feeling of warmth.—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 On Ravelry, the de facto online community hub for knitters and crocheters, there are over 450 patterns for knitted lampshades and base covers, ranging from vintage designs from the ’80s and ’90s to modern interpretations.—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026 Interior designer Sussan Wemlinger specifically points to the 1980s and early 1990s, when design trends favored using a single pattern throughout a room, from walls and window treatments to furniture and even lampshades.—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026 Silk scarves have been thrown over the many lampshades, and a candle is burning low on a coffee table.—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lampshade